Is it possible I'm not ovulating all of a sudden?

[Anonymous]

I generally have very normal cycles. I either ovulate on day 15 or day 17 and then 14 days later it all begins again. I've been charting with Clearblue easy so I'm pretty sure. Last month I ovulated on day 19 and this month I'm on day 19 and still no surge! what is going on here?? The only thing I can think of is that I started exercising again two months ago and 5 weeks ago I joined weight watchers. I've lost 11lbs so far. Could that be it? Or are my eggs just too old to come out FWIW, I'm 41.

thanks for any insight! I've been googling "change in follicular phase" and similar searches but can't find anything.

[Anonymous]

I definitely had my cycle, and then it changed, then stopped a couple of years after being on the pill. I'm 33. As we were trying to get preggers, we went to a reproductive endocrinologist and had to go through ICSI (husband had issues too). So, we didn't solve it, but it did just completely change.

Could be your lifestyle changes too though....

[Anonymous]

PP here - by not solving it, I meant, we didn't reall 'treat' it. Just overrode it with drugs.

[Anonymous]

Weight change, new exercise regimen, stress, age can all contribute to irregular cycles. And anyone is susceptible to the occasional anovulatory cycle. If it continues for several cycles, I would speak to an RE. Hopefully, this will right itself, though.

[Anonymous]

If you read Taking Charge of Your Fertility, you'll see that MANY women have an occasional anovulatory cycle, or a late ovulation cycle. I think you just have to ride this out for another month or so.

[Anonymous]

OP here, thanks for your thoughts. I guess I know it is normal. Since TTC, just hoping that this doesn't mean that the egg this month is bad.

[Anonymous]

OP - From what I know, the timing of ovulation does not indicate egg quality or whether your mature follicle has released an egg. As the PP said, there are a number of factors that can change the timing of ovulation. Many women begin to ovulate earlier or later than "normal" as they approach 40, but as long as you have a sufficient luteal (post-ovulatory) phase before you get your period (I think docs want to see a minimum of 11 days), the timing of your ovulation won't effect your ability to get pregnant.

If you're worried about your age and are serious about having a child with your own eggs, though, you should consult with an RE ASAP.